Graffiti tags are more than just signatures
Graffiti tags are stylized signatures used by artists to claim urban territory, express identity, and communicate belonging, evolving from illicit acts to a global cultural phenomenon.
Graffiti tags are stylized signatures that artists use to claim territory and assert their presence in urban environments. This practice emerged in the late 1960s in New York City, gaining widespread attention through pioneers like TAKI 183, whose tags covered subway cars and buildings.
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